- Stress management
- Trauma recovery
- Self-esteem work
About William
William Shahan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oklahoma with 32 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also notes experience with related issues such as mood disorders, panic, and compulsive behaviors.
William uses a depth-oriented style that looks at how life events and relationships shape feelings and reactions. Sessions focus on learning concrete ways to calm intense emotions and on spotting patterns that lead to repeated conflict. He helps people develop practical coping strategies for moments of high stress and for ongoing struggles with anger and mood.
In therapy he often talks through past events that still affect daily life, while also teaching skills to manage strong reactions in the present. He works on clear steps people can practice between sessions, such as breathing techniques, behavioral changes, and simple cognitive reframes. The aim is to reduce the frequency and intensity of outbursts and to improve how someone handles frustration.
William’s long experience includes work with trauma recovery, grief and end-of-life concerns, divorce and separation issues, and attachment-related problems. He has supported people dealing with domestic violence aftermath, aging and geriatric issues, and struggles around life purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English and he does not take international clients. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
William uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine looking at past experiences with teaching practical skills. One common approach is exploring how earlier relationships and events influence current reactions; this helps identify long-standing patterns that fuel anger and mood problems. Another approach focuses on emotion regulation skills such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise behavior changes to reduce the intensity of outbursts and improve responses in triggering moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will help you and the therapist decide which methods fit your needs, goals, and what you prefer. That choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or new issues arise.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone keep working on skills between sessions in the spaces where problems occur, making practice more practical and relevant.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with anger tied to stress, relationship patterns, and past trauma. He also addresses explosive reactions and ongoing resentment.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He describes a depth-oriented approach that combines exploring past events with practical emotion-regulation skills. Sessions aim to identify triggers and teach steps to manage strong feelings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of clinical experience working with mood, anxiety, trauma, and anger-related concerns. That background informs both skill-building and longer-term work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Oklahoma and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does he provide?
Format details were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.